Development of Durable Antimicrobial Coating for Door Handles

Trial Project Development of Durable Antimicrobial Coating for Door Handles
(REF : P-0109)
Matched I&T Wish
Matched I&T Solution
Solution Feature
  • A durable antimicrobial coating has been developed with a wide spectrum of antimicrobial effect. It provides a long-term protection against various microorganisms including virus, bacteria and fungi, and therefore reduce the risk of pathogen cross-contamination. It is applicable to a wide range of surfaces.
  • The coating has been optimized with excellent anti-rubbing property. Door handle is the place that will be in contact with different individuals and the anti-rubbing ability of such antimicrobial coating will be crucial to ensure it remains to be effective.
  • The coating has been proven with a wide antimicrobial spectrum, yet it does not induce drug resistant microbes.
  • The antimicrobial coating can be easily applied to door handle surface by simple spraying method and it cures at room temperature. The coating solution contains metal-based active ingredients to provide long lasting antimicrobial function.
  • Patent has been granted. Patent No.: US 9,957,396 B2
Trial Information
Trial Site : Legislative Council Complex
Trial Scale : 92 no. of coated door handles
Trial Duration : Apr 2020 to Dec 2020
Additional Solution Information US20160032113A1.pdf
Final Report EMSD-M&V-P0109-W0243-S0333_Final.pdf
Info on I&T Solution Provider
Solution Provider:Nano and Advanced Materials Institute Limited
Address:Units 515-516, 5/F, Lakeside 1, 8 Science Park West Avenue, Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin, N.T., HK
Contact Person:Hector Hui
Position:Senior Business Development Manager
Tel: 3749 1537
Email: hectorhui@nami.org.hk
Webpage: www.nami.org.hk